Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Ruslan Ponomariov
GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628) · GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2632)
13
Ivanchuk wins
27
draws
11
Ponomariov wins
51
games
Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ruslan Ponomariov have played 51 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2000 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Ivanchuk leads 13 wins to 11, with 27 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanchuk with White | 24 | 5 | 14 | 5 |
| Ponomariov with White | 27 | 8 | 13 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 6 | 17 | 8 |
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Ponomariov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 51 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 |
| Jul 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 08th Danzhou |
| Mar 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-UKR 83rd |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Paris FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Oct 2012 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 28th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| May 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Astrakhan FIDE GP |
| Apr 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 17th chT-RUS |
| Mar 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 19th Amber Rapid |
| Nov 2009 | Ruslan Ponomariov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ruslan Ponomariov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 4th World Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ruslan Ponomariov?
In 51 recorded games, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 13 wins, Ruslan Ponomariov has 11 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ruslan Ponomariov played each other?
Our database records 51 games between them, from Sep 2000 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ruslan Ponomariov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.